Can you still get a passbook savings account?
Absolutely – why don’t you see our branch-based savings product range to see what passbook savings accounts are available to suit your needs.
What is a passbook?
A passbook is a small, physical booklet where all transactions for a savings account are recorded. Each time you visit a branch; you can update it with a printed record of your deposits and withdrawals. Unlike online banking, there’s no need to log in, remember passwords, or scroll through statements - you have a real-time, tangible record of your savings right there in your hands.
Why passbooks still matter – and why we’re keeping them
In a world where more and more banking is done online, some building societies have started to phase out passbooks. But at Nottingham Building Society, we know they still matter. That’s why, unlike others, we’re keeping ours.
A building society without a passbook? It’s like a roast dinner without the gravy. Sure, you could have it, but it wouldn’t feel quite right.
For some, a passbook savings account is more than just a way to keep track of money - it’s a habit, a piece of reassurance, a simple way to see savings grow. Others prefer the flexibility of managing everything digitally, opening a savings account online and accessing it anytime, anywhere. The important thing is choice - because saving should be on your terms, not dictated by what’s most convenient for a bank.
The timeless value of passbooks
Nottingham Building Society has been around for over 175 years, and while banking has evolved, our belief in giving people options hasn’t changed. We continue to offer passbooks because they give many of our members exactly what they want - a simple, secure, and reassuring way to save.
That doesn’t mean we’re standing still. We know that for some people, digital banking is the way forward. That’s why we also offer the ability to open a savings account online and manage money digitally. Whether it’s face-to-face banking services in a branch or at your fingertips on a screen, we’re here to help you save the way that works for you.